Supreme Court: Accused charged of a major offence can be convicted of minor offence if found guilty

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Needless to mention, it is well settled by a catena of decisions of this Court that if an accused is charged of a major offence but is not found guilty thereunder, he can be convicted of a minor offence if the facts established indicate that such minor offence has been committed. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIACriminal Appeal No. 1224 of 1999Decided On: 19.11.1999State of Himachal